The First Minute Tour
South Africa 2024
12 to 23 February 2024 we are bringing Chris Fenning, international author and speaker, to South Africa!
Why Chris Fenning?
His multi award winning book “The First Minute” is revolutionising the way companies and people communicate with its practical tips and advice.
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A Massive Opportunity for Your Company!
We would like to give your company a first opportunity to book a session or workshop with Chris for your employees, management, board or even clients too. Your time with Chris will transform the way your internal communication and meetings function.
The option is either a 90 minute session or a half day workshop involving the following topics:
- The First Minute
- Meetings that deliver
- Smart Status Updates
- Relevant, Relatable, Jargon-free
For the half day workshop 2 topics can be combined. See the attached brochure for more information on each topic.
We can’t wait to see you there!
We are in contact with various companies regarding this exciting tour and would appreciate if any engagement from your company can take place as soon as possible to allow us to book your session / workshop and finalise the itinerary.
We are available to meet with you or any unit within your company to discuss finer details and put together a high impact event for you.

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Training & Events Calendar
20 Feb '24 – 39 Ways to Make Training Stick by Chris Fenning
Overview:
As part of “The First Minute” tour 2024 by award-winning author Chris Fenning, we will be hosting a workshop based on his new book “39 ways to make training stick”.
Do you want your training to have a lasting and unforgettable impact?
Are you tired of seeing your trainees slip back into old habits soon after the training is over?
If yes, you need the 39 ways to make training stick. This workshop is a practical guide to well … make training stick!
- Discover the 8 categories and 39 unique ways to make training stick.
- Find the approach that works for you, for your topic, and for your trainees.
- Design your first “Make training stick” method.
- Leave with at least one tangible solution you can implement right away.
Agenda:
08:30 – Welcome
08:45 – Workshop part 1
10:00 – Break
10:30 – Panel discussion
11:00 – Workshop part 2
12:00 – Networking and book signing
Book sales:
Preorder the books for signature at the event here:
- 39 ways to make training stick: R250
- The first minute: R250
Get My Tickets Now: 39 Ways to make training stick – Chris Fenning | Seatme
Cost: R450 per person
21 Feb '24 – The First Minute Workshop by Chris Fenning
Overview:
As part of “The First Minute” tour 2024 by award-winning author Chris Fenning, we will be hosting a workshop based on two of the topics that Chris is known for:
• The First Minute
• Smart Status Updates
If you want to get to the point, avoid rambling introductions, and have clearer communication, this workshop is ideal.
Plus, with so much time spent updating people on the status of our work, doing it well helps you to stand out as a great communicator.
Imagine if you could:
• Stop people rambling (other people and yourself!)
• Get to the point quickly and clearly
• Summarise complex topics in just a few short lines
• Never need to guess what update people what to hear about
• Give shorter updates that get fewer follow up questions
• Be recognised as a great communicator
In this workshop:
The First Minute: Attendees will learn simple yet powerful methods for starting any work conversation, meeting or email. The framing and GPS methods are taught in an interactive way using examples from the audience’s current work. Attendees leave with a tool they can immediately apply to their work and with a better understanding of how to be clear and concise.
Smart Status Updates: Attendees will learn how to summarise complex topics, how to give status updates on the topics the audience cares about, and avoid the pain of digging into the history of every problem.
If your teams regularly provide verbal or written status updates, especially to a senior audience, this talk is for them.
These sessions are practical, workshop based and guaranteed to improve the way your organisations meetings flow, by getting the results you desire!
Agenda:
08:30 – Welcome
08:45 – Workshop part 1 – The First Minute
10:00 – Break
10:30 – Panel discussion
11:00 – Workshop part 2 – Smart Status Updates
12:00 – Networking and book signing
Get My Tickets Now: The First Minute Workshop – Chris Fenning | Seatme
Cost: R450 per person